A flurry of orders since spring has filled dock space at Japan’s bulk carrier shipbuilders through to mid-2026, with some yards snapping up slots into 2027.
The newbuilding rush has helped Japan’s medium-sized shipyards specialising in bulkers build the biggest order backlog since the boom years in the 2000s.
The deals come as yards seek to book in tonnage while prices and exchange rates are favourable.
